Is he a teddy bear or a jerk in disguise? Sneaky ways to figure him out!
Sure, you could ask your new guy a zillion questions about how he feels, thinks and acts. Guys just love serious chats about that kind of stuff. But if you'd rather avoid the whole "let's talk feelings" interrogation that never ever in a million years ends well (unless he's under hypnosis), we've got some super-stealthy ways to tell if he's a keeper. We introduce the man manual:
Paper or Plastic: If he whips out a credit card, he may be all about status. That craving could help him reach his uber-rich goals or send him spiraling into major debt. That's quite the game of roulette. If he always pays in cash? He's independent, but it may be hard to get him to settle down. Empty wallet ... well, need we say more?
Traffic Jam: If he's got a killer case of road rage, it's obvious that he's got issues with aggression. Translation: He'll go off on you just as quickly as he did on that poor old lady he was tailgating. On the flip side, if he lets the crazy-slow-driving, swerving granny cut in front him, he's a keeper. He'll be more patient with you, too!
The Friend Zone: If he's had the same group of friends since his days of playing with Hot Wheels in grade school, he's a loyal guy. The downside? He probably hates change, so you'll have to ease him into big relationship developments (like moving in with you). If he makes new friends everywhere you go -- dinner with your friends, office parties, the laundromat -- he's charming and good at adapting.
The Man and the Menu: If he orders steak and a baked potato, he's traditional and dependable. But he may also be predictable and a little ho-hum. But if your date goes for something exotic -- like the buffalo steak or the fried rattlesnake (creepy!) -- he's more adventurous and spontaneous.
Boxers or Briefs: Baggy boxers may not be snazzy, but it shows that he doesn't crave all the attention. So he'll put more effort into pleasing you. Is he rocking tightie-whities? Let's face it, he wants to show off his man goods. And he's got a self-centered streak that will have him more concerned with his needs than yours. (Annoying!) As for commando, well, that's an easy one. He's a free spirit!
